Description

Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher: Quantum Computing and Early Fault-Tolerant Simulations

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name T-4 / Quantum and Condensed Matter Physics

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

What You Will Do

The Quantum and Condensed Matter Physics (T-4) in the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking outstanding candidates for a postdoctoral research associate position at the intersection of quantum computing, quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, simulation of many-body quantum systems and early-fault tolerant quantum computing.

Successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary team advancing quantum simulations by combining theoretical and computational methods. A central goal is to bridge state-of-the-art classical techniques (tensor networks, Monte Carlo, Pauli Propagation, etc..) with early fault-tolerant quantum computers. The postdoctoral researcher will also explore the development of new quantum algorithms, and the use of quantum machine learning and resource theory approaches to reduce resource estimates and algorithmic costs.

The postdoc will be co-mentored by staff members in T-4 (Quantum and Condensed Matter Physics) and Information Sciences Group (CAI-3) groups. We provide unique opportunities for cross disciplinary collaborations, scientific workshop organization, and conference attendance.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A Ph.D. in Physics, Mathematica, Computer Sciences, Materials Science, or related physical sciences, completed within the last 5 years or to be completed soon.
• Programming and simulation experience (Python, Julia, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in conducting original scientific research through peer-reviewed publication records.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Desired Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the following qualifications are desired, and preference will be given to candidates satisfying (at least one) of them:

• Solid background in quantum algorithms, quantum computation and quantum information.
• Demonstrated experience in quantum simulation techniques (preferably with tensor networks but other methods such as Monte Carlo, Pauli Propagation, etc.., are welcome).
• Experience with early fault-tolerant quantum simulations of many-body systems.
• Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) or GPU programming.
• The ability to work creatively and independently as well as learn and collaborate with experts as a part of a diverse multi-disciplinary team.
• Hands-on experience running experiments on cloud-based quantum devices.
• Ability to adapt to new requirements for projects and be flexible enough to learn new

Outstanding candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates may be considered for the prestigious Darleane Hoffman, Richard P. Feynman, or J. Robert Oppenheimer Fellowships. For general information refer to the Postdoctoral Program webpage.

Work Environment:

Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Note to Applicants:

• The appointment is for a duration of two years, with the possibility of a third-year extension based on performance evaluation.
• Candidates may be considered for a fellowship supported by the Center for Nonlinear Studies (CNLS). Outstanding candidates may be considered for a Director's Postdoc Fellowship or for the prestigious Richard P. Feynman, Darleane Christian Hoffman, J. Robert Oppenheimer, or Frederick Reines Distinguished Postdoc Fellowships.
• For more information about the Postdoc Program, please go to https://www.lanl.gov/engage/collaboration/postdoctoral-research

Contact:

• Dr. Lukasz Cincio ([email protected])
• Dr. Marco Cerezo ([email protected])

Salary:

• Competitive salaries are based on the date the PhD degree requirements were completed, or the degree was awarded. Starting salary for a fresh PhD is currently $97,000. For more information go to Postdoc Program website at https://www.lanl.gov/careers/career-options/postdoctoral-research/index.php

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Postdoc

Postdoc